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Machinga District
City in Southern, Malawi
Overview
Machinga District in Southern Malawi offers a blend of small towns, rural communities, and natural beauty. It's known for its proximity to Liwonde National Park, traditional markets, and authentic Malawian culture.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Malawi
Region
Southern
Population
735,438
Time Zone
Africa/Blantyre
Coordinates
-14.95°, 35.57°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
52
Female Safety
38
LGBTQ+ Safety
15
Traffic Safety
45
Food Safety
40
Monthly Cost · estimate
$475
Local Cost
$215
Local Income
$70
Cashless
18
English
60
Temperature
23.4°C
Summer Avg
24.8°C
Winter Avg
20.0°C
Record High
39.5°C
Record Low
10.3°C
Humidity
68%
Precipitation
1098 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
VUU
Distance
32 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 63/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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